Let’s do some Cardio Kickboxing

Let’s do some Cardio Kickboxing

As a group activity, Cardio kickboxing rules. It is an intense workout which, when done with power and precision ,can burn up to 500 calories in an hour

Cardio kickboxing is a great mix of aerobics and muscle training. Other great benefits are

Kicking and punching improves balance and coordination
Reflexes get sharper
Since one leg is almost always raised, it activates your core the whole time, giving you a great core workout
Kicking builds the strength in your legs, particularly the hamstrings and punching leads to upper body strength as you use arms, shoulders and obliques to twist and punch
It’s a good aerobic workout as it involves quick moves, leaving you breathless
You develop self defense skills
Its fun and is a great stress buster

A word of caution- do not try Cardio kickboxing at home with the assistance of home videos. Learn it from a good trainer

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